Belfast Pride 'hate crime' probe over man's remarks about LGBT+ community

Footage of the incident in Belfast has been shared on social media.

An incident in Belfast involving a man using a microphone to make remarks about members of the LGBTQ+ community is being treated as a hate crime, police have said.

The incident ahead of Saturday's Belfast Pride parade was captured on video and police said footage has since emerged on social media.

PSNI Superintendent Christian Bradley said officers attended the scene on Royal Avenue and gathered evidence using their body-worn video.

Mr Bradley said: "Police are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a male using a public address system in the Royal Avenue area of the city on Saturday July 29 prior to the Belfast Pride Parade.

"Officers were present at the scene and gathered evidence on body-worn video.

"This footage is being reviewed by investigators. The incident is being treated as a hate crime."

Thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast as the city's largest ever Pride parade took place on Saturday.

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